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Saying goodbye to friends makes leaving harder
By Nicole Kelley
05:23 p.m., April 23, 2008 Updated 05:23 p.m.
The year may have gone by a little too quickly, but Felisha Leipard, Bonner Springs High School senior, said she feels nothing but excitement for what she’s about to face.
Senior excited for future as crime investigator
By Nicole Kelley
April 23, 2008
Puddles of blood, dead bodies, a missing murder weapon and only a few clues to go off; that’s the future of Bonner Springs High School senior Kasie Cook.
Robots invade Bonner gym
By Jesse Truesdale
April 23, 2008
The Bonner Springs YMCA gymnasium was taken over by robots Saturday.
Sales strong during slump
By Jesse Truesdale
April 23, 2008
Business owners in Bonner Springs and Edwardsville say they are feeling some effects from the country’s economic slowdown, but for the most part, they’re doing well.
Walkers lead track squad at home meet
By Nick Bates
April 23, 2008
The Bonner Springs boys track team held off Schlagle and Ottawa Monday night to win the Bonner Springs Invitational.
Cake-decorating dreams fulfilled after 43 years
April 23, 2008
From the archives of the Bonner Springs Chieftain rose an article, circa March 1965, of a young junior at Bonner Springs High School and her budding cake decorating abilities
Special students compete for best job skills
By Nicole Kelley
April 23, 2008
Competition was in the air Friday at Bonner Springs High School gym, but it wasn’t the typical sporting event.
Truth depends on perspective
By Rae Sedgwick
April 23, 2008
What was it Obama said: “bitter, cling to religion and guns”? Why the firestorm of reaction if there wasn’t an element of truth in his reflection? What difference does it make anyway? One man’s opinion is another man’s truth
It’s true: There’s no place like Kansas
By Clausie Smith
April 23, 2008
After a 2,800-mile trip driving through rural Texas and New Mexico, I have to agree with Dorothy of “Wizard of Oz” fame.
Sandstone changes name, again
New shows also announced
By Jesse Truesdale
April 23, 2008
Sandstone Amphitheater has undergone yet another name change since January.
Mayor’s forum set for April 30
April 23, 2008
This month’s Bonner Springs Mayor’s Forum will be 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in the Bonner Springs City Hall Council Chambers, 205 E. Second St.
Kiwanis announces scholarship winners
April 23, 2008
Edwardsville Kiwanis Club has announced its scholarship winners. The Bonner Springs High School students will be honored at the Kiwanis Club meeting on May 1.
Arbor Day events planned in Bonner
April 23, 2008
The Bonner Beautiful Commission will present two special events Friday in celebration of Arbor Day.
Torneden files for commission
Sen. Pine announces re-election bid
By Joel Walsh
April 23, 2008
The race for 3rd District Leavenworth County Commissioner now has more than one contender.
Book chronicles KU’s run to NCAA basketball title
Dennis Anderson
April 23, 2008
You experienced the championship, now you can read the book.